Abstract
Seeking knowledge and continuing education are very important elements in Islam. All Muslims (both male and female) are required to make sincere efforts to acquire knowledge for the benefits of themself and the society; They believe that there is only one God (Allah) and He is the ultimate source of all knowledge. Although the education system has various branches, this paper is intended to present the common issues related to the Islamic values and practices in engineering education and the ways to instil ethics & spirituality into the technical education system. The step by step initiatives taken by the faculty of engineering at the International Islamic University Malaysia (IIUM) is highlighted in this paper. In order to achieve the goals of Islamisation of engineering education at IIUM, the relevant Islamic elements are added into the curriculums, textbooks are written and learning outcomes are set (at IIUM) to assess the student’s ability in appreciating the link between the revealed and acquired knowledge. Generally, such initiatives are welcomed by the students, though it requires a substantial amount of continuous efforts from the academic staffs. It is realised that Islamisation of the engineering education and continuous reminder of spirituality in engineering practices are essential to reduce the corruption and unethical practices in the engineering profession, which is one of the major socio-economic problems in many countries, rich or poor, developed or developing. Steps taken in the engineering curriculum design is part of the faculty’s initiatives to achieve its vision, which is to be a world-class centre for engineering education and research with values and ethics. Information shared in this paper could be beneficial for both secular and non-secular education system.
Highlights
The education system is one of the dynamic elements of society
The main objective of this paper is to share the progressive developments and achievements in the Islamisation of engineering education at the International Islamic University Malaysia (IIUM), which is considered to be a garden of knowledge and virtue and leading the Islamic way towards sustainable development of the society and humanity
Islamisation of the revised curriculum started with a more systematic approach which was by revising the Programme outcomes (POs)
Summary
The education system is one of the dynamic elements of society. mode and medium of teaching, learning, research, publication, etc. are changing, but the people’s pursuit for education and its application is changing the increasing complexity of the education domain. When discussing on Islamisation in the field of science and engineering, it is believed that the source of knowledge is from the Almighty Allah (the Only Creator God) which is notably only part related to Aqidah (creed or faith), while the remaining comes in Akhlaq (the practice of morality and good manners). Design, fabrication and its application are the common steps in engineering processes. Each of these steps is being taught in accordance with the professional ethics blended with Islamic values. This is reminded to the engineering students repeatedly to know their responsibilities as a vicegerent of Allah. Engineering is one of the most important fields in which misuse and unethical exercise of the knowledge, authority and power may bring harm to humanity and society
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